Bill > A05738

This bill establishes the Drug Dealer Registration Act, which creates a comprehensive system for tracking and monitoring individuals convicted of specific drug-related offenses. The bill requires drug dealers to register with the Division of Criminal Justice Services and provides a detailed framework for registration, verification, and community notification. Under the act, drug dealers must provide personal information including their name, address, photograph, and details about their criminal conviction. They will be classified into three risk levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) based on their likelihood of reoffending, which determines the extent of public information shared about them. Registrants must verify their information annually for a period of 20 years, with more frequent requirements for higher-risk individuals. Level 2 and 3 drug dealers will have their information published in a public subdirectory, with Level 3 dealers subject to the most extensive notification. The bill also establishes a special telephone number for the public to inquire about registered drug dealers, creates a Board of Examiners of Drug Dealers to assess risk levels, and includes penalties for failing to register or improperly releasing registration information. Additionally, the act prohibits registered drug dealers from working on motor vehicles engaged in frozen dessert sales and provides mechanisms for potential relief from registration requirements after a specified period.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5738